YOUR LIFE A-Z: AHEAD

I AM PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE, ARE YOU? 

AHEAD

What lays AHEAD no one knows.  But are you paying attention or have you drifted into boredom?   AHEAD can have multiple meanings but the TWENTY MINUTE Coach is using it as a motivational word.  Get AHEAD.  What will put you AHEAD of yourself?  When you do things before they are due it can make you feel good.  Getting AHEAD of our game gives us a sense of accomplishment and pride. There are many things that you can do get AHEAD of yourself.  For instance, you can get all of your Christmas presents purchased and wrapped over the next two weeks.  You can put an extra sum of money into savings to boost your savings account.  You can get AHEAD of traffic by leaving early.  You can get AHEAD of your filing by working on it for two hours today. Getting AHEAD in life requires forethought and action.  It is important to think AHEAD on most all of our daily tasks in order to stay organized and on task.  Being AHEAD not only gives you a sense of accomplishment but also open space in your calendar in order that you might be more spontaneous.  Think, if you get your chores accomplished early, then if a friend calls and says, “I have an extra ticket to the game do you want to go?”  You can go guilt free.  Also planning your dinner and lunch AHEAD helps you to stay on track with your health goals and cuts down on impulsive food choices.  Go AHEAD and make list of things you can get AHEAD of today.

YOUR LIFE A-Z:VIVACIOUS

SIEZE THE DAY

VIVACIOUS

Be VIVACIOUS!  Be energetic, lively and embrace life fully. You don't have to be a super-star or a Hollywood actor to approach life as a vibrant loving VIVACIOUS person who enjoys a great walk in the park with a bounce in his/her step and a big smile on his/her face.  VIVACIOUS behavior is 90% mental energy and attitude. Who is the most VIVACIOUS person you know?  Take a minute to image that person in your mind's eye.  Pay attention to how that person walks. VIVACIOUS people walk with confidence and a spring in his/her step.  VIVACIOUS energy seems to be contagious.  When I am around someone who is VIVACIOUS I feel more alive and more interested in what is going on around me.  Don’t let life become dull.  Go out and about today embracing the moment.  Walk with a bounce, dress in colors and put a smile on your face.  Tune into an inner space where you can find that person inside of you who loves life and delights in the simplest pleasures.   Enjoy with VIVACIOUS energy a blend of music today and the taste of simple healthy foods.  Enjoy the sun and bask in it for a while and if it is raining or snowing, delight in the diversity of nature.  Even nature changes colors, temperatures, and its weather to keep from becoming boring.  If every day were the same boredom would set it.   So change out a sense of dullness today for the VIVACIOUS you that longs to enjoy life deeply. 

YOUR LIFE A-Z:HANDLE

GET A GRIP ON YOUR LIFE! OPEN THE DOOR!

HANDLE

Interesting that the word HANDLE in the English language has so many meanings.  It is the external part of a door that one uses to get in and out of a home, building, or room.  Without a HANDLE like that it would be much more difficult to enter and exit a place. Where could a HANDLE near an entrance or exit make your life more convenient?  HANDLE also means to fully touch something, as in exploring a piece of pottery with your hands.  What piece of your life do you need to HANDLE with detailed exploration?  The multi-meaningful word HANDLE also means to manage effectively.  Life is always changing and in any moments notice it can go from bad to worse or from better to great.  Getting a HANDLE on life is one big roller coaster ride and for the most part, things work themselves out safely; but if you don’t enjoy roller coasters, then you need another way to HANDLE the ups and downs of life.  Life is to be enjoyed and it is up to us to HANDLE things in the most positive ways possible.  Think about it, what good does it do you to stay angry, harbor bitterness, and become a hateful negative person?  Really, do you get something positive out of HANDLING life from that victim’s mentality?  Learn to HANDLE your life’s ups and downs in stride, knowing that your attitude in HANDLING it will make a world of difference in whether you enjoy the ride or not.